29 January 2014 Current Affairs
Prime Minister Launched National Waqf Development Corporation
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on 29 January launched National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO) that is a new Central Public Sector Enterprise in New Delhi. It will be remain under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.The Waqf Corporation is an important institution that will work for development of Waqf properties for the community welfare.National Waqf Development Corporation (NAWADCO) has been established with an authorized share capital of Rs.500 Crore.The establishment of NAWADCO is a follow up of Sachchar Committee recommendation.
ICC Board Approved International Women’s Championship
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has on 29 January approved the introduction of an International Women’s Championship, which is a part of qualification for the ICC Women’s World Cup. As per the approval, each of the top eight ranked international teams will play the others in a series of matches between mid-2017 and the end of 2016. The top teams will automatically qualify for the ICC Women World Cup of 2017 to be played in England.